Leading Rigorous PBL by Design
A pathway to leading competency-based, standards aligned, and authentic learning within and across classrooms
March 14-15, 2024
Description of the Session
You are invited to join school and system leaders from across the United States to deepen your practices in leading rigorous learning in your school and system. Based on the latest research, this two day session offers an overview of Rigorous PBL by Design, a set of key leadership practices to support leaders in implementing this work, a tour of Napa New Tech High, and time to network with colleagues.
The session includes copies of Dr. McDowell’s latest books The Project Habit: Making Rigorous PBL Doable and Navigating Leadership Drift as well as a set of online resources for supporting teachers in this work.
Who should attend?
This conference is not just another event; it’s a unique opportunity for education leaders like you to come together from across the globe. Here’s what you can expect:
- Network with Visionaries: Connect with forward-thinking education leaders, creating a global community of innovators dedicated to improving education.
- Explore Innovative Methodologies: Dive into the latest research and methodologies that are shaping the future of education, equipping you with powerful tools to lead your institution into a new era of learning.
- Engage in School Tours: Gain exclusive insights into the practices and philosophies that have made Napa New Technology High School a beacon of innovation in education.
- Identify Tangible Leadership Practices: Learn from experts and fellow attendees, and discover practical strategies for advancing Project-Based Learning (PBL) within your school and across the education landscape.
Agenda
March 14, 2023
8:45-9:00 am | Coffee & Mingle |
9:00-9:30 am | Principal Welcome and Introductions |
9:30-10:30 am | Rigorous PBL by Design: An Overview |
10:30-11:30 am | Tour/Debrief |
11:30-12:30 pm | Teacher Perspective: Enhancing my practices with clarity, challenge and culture |
12:30-1:15 pm | Lunch |
1:30-3:00 pm | Rigorous PBL By Design Professional Learning |
2:30-3:15 pm | Small Group Planning Sessions/Q&A |
3:30-4:30 pm | Reception |
March 15, 2024
8:45am-9:00 am | Coffee & Mingle |
8:50am-10:30 am | Leading Rigorous Learning: Making Continuous Improvement in Contemporary Learning a Habit |
9:30-10:30 am | Small Group Planning Sessions/Q&A |
10:30-11:30 am | Reflections and Planning Next Steps |
11:30-12:00 pm | Closing |
Cost and Registration
We are excited to have you as a participant and attend our day and a half session with Dr. Michael McDowell here on our campus in Napa California. The cost is $375 per participant. We encourage you to bring a team to learn and reflect together in your journey. Registration includes light breakfast and coffee, lunch on the first day and two of Dr. McDowell’s books, The Project Habit: Making Rigorous PBL Doable and Navigating Leadership Drift.
